You were no stranger to the elusive TJ Maxx thief that your boss had made painfully known. He claimed whoever it was had been stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise over the years and still, no leads on the tragically cold case.

Not that you cared, of course. You didn't get paid enough to worry about who was stuffing what in their bag in aisle whatever.

One particular day however, as you're combing through a pile or receipts at the customer service counter, a flash of pink in your peripheral vision draws your attention.

To your surprise, there stands Lottie Matthews. You know her from school, of course. Everyone in town know's of Wiskayok's very own certified rich girl. You and your bestfriend Natalie Scatorccio especially knew of her, since she's on the soccer team with Nat and your beloved bestfriend always comes back to you relaying the gossip of soccer practice. This only adds to your curiosity, and the question at hand.

What on earth is Lottie Matthews doing shopping at TJ Maxx?

Lottie's brown eyes lock with yours and she gives you a nervous, crooked smile. "Hello. I'm just browsing, hope that's alright." She hums, side eyeing you as she inches away down to a different aisle.

How incredibly peculiar.